The New Lede
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Hi! We're The New Lede, a publication that covers environmental health & more. We provide investigative reporting, analysis, & explanatory articles about a broad range of environmental topics that are too often ignored.
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The nonprofit @ewgofficial.bsky.social has released a map showing that 52 PFAS-containing pesticides approved by the EPA were sprayed in 58 California counties from 2018 to 2023.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The nonprofit @ewgofficial.bsky.social has released a map showing that 52 PFAS-containing pesticides approved by the EPA were sprayed in 58 California counties from 2018 to 2023.
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At a packed town hall, attorneys for Salisbury, Maryland residents said leaking lagoons and contaminated soil at the Perdue site are still sending PFAS-tainted water into local groundwater and streams.
November 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
At a packed town hall, attorneys for Salisbury, Maryland residents said leaking lagoons and contaminated soil at the Perdue site are still sending PFAS-tainted water into local groundwater and streams.
Health, labor, and environmental groups say the EPA's proposed rollbacks to the Toxic Substances Control Act would weaken protections for workers and communities.
Critics warn the move prioritizes industry interests over public safety.
Critics warn the move prioritizes industry interests over public safety.
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Health, labor, and environmental groups say the EPA's proposed rollbacks to the Toxic Substances Control Act would weaken protections for workers and communities.
Critics warn the move prioritizes industry interests over public safety.
Critics warn the move prioritizes industry interests over public safety.
Mounting evidence links the pesticide paraquat to Parkinson’s disease, and records show Syngenta knew for decades.
Now the company faces thousands of lawsuits.
Watch our full video breaking down the fight over paraquat:
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Now the company faces thousands of lawsuits.
Watch our full video breaking down the fight over paraquat:
www.thenewlede.org/2025/11/para...
November 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Mounting evidence links the pesticide paraquat to Parkinson’s disease, and records show Syngenta knew for decades.
Now the company faces thousands of lawsuits.
Watch our full video breaking down the fight over paraquat:
www.thenewlede.org/2025/11/para...
Now the company faces thousands of lawsuits.
Watch our full video breaking down the fight over paraquat:
www.thenewlede.org/2025/11/para...
A review shows the Trump administration has acted on most of a 29-item list of environmental policy requests from industry groups in its first eight months in office.
The changes affected rules on air pollution, chemical safety and water protections.
The changes affected rules on air pollution, chemical safety and water protections.
October 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A review shows the Trump administration has acted on most of a 29-item list of environmental policy requests from industry groups in its first eight months in office.
The changes affected rules on air pollution, chemical safety and water protections.
The changes affected rules on air pollution, chemical safety and water protections.
Imports of the toxic pesticide paraquat have risen steadily since 2008, according to a new report from @pesticideaction.bsky.social, @stoptoxics.bsky.social, and Alianza Nacional de Campesinas.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Imports of the toxic pesticide paraquat have risen steadily since 2008, according to a new report from @pesticideaction.bsky.social, @stoptoxics.bsky.social, and Alianza Nacional de Campesinas.
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Family farmers are pushing back as federal officials move to block state animal welfare laws.
At stake are state bans on the use of cramped cages and gestation crates for livestock.
At stake are state bans on the use of cramped cages and gestation crates for livestock.
October 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Family farmers are pushing back as federal officials move to block state animal welfare laws.
At stake are state bans on the use of cramped cages and gestation crates for livestock.
At stake are state bans on the use of cramped cages and gestation crates for livestock.
A fight in Washington could limit lawsuits against pesticide makers.
Supporters say it protects farmers.
Critics say it shields chemical giants and weakens accountability for harm.
Supporters say it protects farmers.
Critics say it shields chemical giants and weakens accountability for harm.
October 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A fight in Washington could limit lawsuits against pesticide makers.
Supporters say it protects farmers.
Critics say it shields chemical giants and weakens accountability for harm.
Supporters say it protects farmers.
Critics say it shields chemical giants and weakens accountability for harm.
Cancer rates in Iowa are rising.
One suspected culprit: farm runoff.
Nitrates and pesticides are seeping into wells and municipal water systems, leaving communities deeply concerned about what’s coming out of their taps.
Watch our full documentary: thenewlede.org/2025/09/watc...
One suspected culprit: farm runoff.
Nitrates and pesticides are seeping into wells and municipal water systems, leaving communities deeply concerned about what’s coming out of their taps.
Watch our full documentary: thenewlede.org/2025/09/watc...
September 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Cancer rates in Iowa are rising.
One suspected culprit: farm runoff.
Nitrates and pesticides are seeping into wells and municipal water systems, leaving communities deeply concerned about what’s coming out of their taps.
Watch our full documentary: thenewlede.org/2025/09/watc...
One suspected culprit: farm runoff.
Nitrates and pesticides are seeping into wells and municipal water systems, leaving communities deeply concerned about what’s coming out of their taps.
Watch our full documentary: thenewlede.org/2025/09/watc...
Dangerously high levels of nitrates and pesticides are contaminating drinking water across Iowa.
Advocates say pollution is fueling the state’s unusually high — and still rising — cancer rates.
Watch our full documentary: www.thenewlede.org/2025/09/watc...
Advocates say pollution is fueling the state’s unusually high — and still rising — cancer rates.
Watch our full documentary: www.thenewlede.org/2025/09/watc...
September 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Dangerously high levels of nitrates and pesticides are contaminating drinking water across Iowa.
Advocates say pollution is fueling the state’s unusually high — and still rising — cancer rates.
Watch our full documentary: www.thenewlede.org/2025/09/watc...
Advocates say pollution is fueling the state’s unusually high — and still rising — cancer rates.
Watch our full documentary: www.thenewlede.org/2025/09/watc...
FOIA calendars reveal:
– 50+ industry groups met with EPA leaders (Bayer, BASF, ExxonMobil, Occidental Chemical, etc.)
– Few environmental/health voices got meetings
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– 50+ industry groups met with EPA leaders (Bayer, BASF, ExxonMobil, Occidental Chemical, etc.)
– Few environmental/health voices got meetings
Read the full story:
www.thenewlede.org/2025/09/epa-...
September 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
FOIA calendars reveal:
– 50+ industry groups met with EPA leaders (Bayer, BASF, ExxonMobil, Occidental Chemical, etc.)
– Few environmental/health voices got meetings
Read the full story:
www.thenewlede.org/2025/09/epa-...
– 50+ industry groups met with EPA leaders (Bayer, BASF, ExxonMobil, Occidental Chemical, etc.)
– Few environmental/health voices got meetings
Read the full story:
www.thenewlede.org/2025/09/epa-...
New look. Same mission.
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The New Lede’s revamped site makes it easier than ever to dive into:
✔️ Investigations
✔️ News + opinion
✔️ Original video reporting
See what’s new → thenewlede.org
September 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
New look. Same mission.
The New Lede’s revamped site makes it easier than ever to dive into:
✔️ Investigations
✔️ News + opinion
✔️ Original video reporting
See what’s new → thenewlede.org
The New Lede’s revamped site makes it easier than ever to dive into:
✔️ Investigations
✔️ News + opinion
✔️ Original video reporting
See what’s new → thenewlede.org
Thank you to Nicholas Kristof and the @nytimes.com for spotlighting our investigation into Syngenta’s handling of paraquat, a chemical tied to Parkinson’s disease.
Explore the internal corporate documents here: thenewlede.org/paraquat-pap...
Explore the internal corporate documents here: thenewlede.org/paraquat-pap...
September 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Thank you to Nicholas Kristof and the @nytimes.com for spotlighting our investigation into Syngenta’s handling of paraquat, a chemical tied to Parkinson’s disease.
Explore the internal corporate documents here: thenewlede.org/paraquat-pap...
Explore the internal corporate documents here: thenewlede.org/paraquat-pap...
Congress is moving to strip key safeguards protecting service members, firefighters & families from toxic #PFAS.
@pfasproject.bsky.social @pfasproject.bsky.social @pfoaprojectny.bsky.social @ewgofficial.bsky.social
@pfasproject.bsky.social @pfasproject.bsky.social @pfoaprojectny.bsky.social @ewgofficial.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Congress is moving to strip key safeguards protecting service members, firefighters & families from toxic #PFAS.
@pfasproject.bsky.social @pfasproject.bsky.social @pfoaprojectny.bsky.social @ewgofficial.bsky.social
@pfasproject.bsky.social @pfasproject.bsky.social @pfoaprojectny.bsky.social @ewgofficial.bsky.social
Hundreds of Iowans gathered at @drakeuniversity.bsky.social
to confront a growing water quality crisis linked to the state’s powerful agricultural industry.
Community members spoke out, sharing heartbreaking stories of illness.
@sejorg.bsky.social @cleanh2oaction.bsky.social
to confront a growing water quality crisis linked to the state’s powerful agricultural industry.
Community members spoke out, sharing heartbreaking stories of illness.
@sejorg.bsky.social @cleanh2oaction.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Hundreds of Iowans gathered at @drakeuniversity.bsky.social
to confront a growing water quality crisis linked to the state’s powerful agricultural industry.
Community members spoke out, sharing heartbreaking stories of illness.
@sejorg.bsky.social @cleanh2oaction.bsky.social
to confront a growing water quality crisis linked to the state’s powerful agricultural industry.
Community members spoke out, sharing heartbreaking stories of illness.
@sejorg.bsky.social @cleanh2oaction.bsky.social
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August 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We investigate environmental stories the media often ignores, from the air you breathe to the water you drink.
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In one contamination case angering Iowans, Agri Star Meat and Poultry was found to have exceeded wastewater limits roughly 60 times, leading to “acutely toxic concentrations” of ammonia in area waterways.
@iowapublicradio.org @drakeuniversity.bsky.social
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@iowapublicradio.org @drakeuniversity.bsky.social
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August 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In one contamination case angering Iowans, Agri Star Meat and Poultry was found to have exceeded wastewater limits roughly 60 times, leading to “acutely toxic concentrations” of ammonia in area waterways.
@iowapublicradio.org @drakeuniversity.bsky.social
www.thenewlede.org/2025/08/outr...
@iowapublicradio.org @drakeuniversity.bsky.social
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The Trump admin’s AI plan fast-tracks development—but at what cost?
Experts warn it could boost fossil fuel use, pollute vulnerable communities, and sideline clean energy.
@iea.org @sejorg.bsky.social
Experts warn it could boost fossil fuel use, pollute vulnerable communities, and sideline clean energy.
@iea.org @sejorg.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The Trump admin’s AI plan fast-tracks development—but at what cost?
Experts warn it could boost fossil fuel use, pollute vulnerable communities, and sideline clean energy.
@iea.org @sejorg.bsky.social
Experts warn it could boost fossil fuel use, pollute vulnerable communities, and sideline clean energy.
@iea.org @sejorg.bsky.social
Crude oil production on federal lands in the US is at a record high, increasing sixfold over the past 15 years, according to a new report from EIA.
@climate.noaa.gov @noaa.gov
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@climate.noaa.gov @noaa.gov
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July 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Crude oil production on federal lands in the US is at a record high, increasing sixfold over the past 15 years, according to a new report from EIA.
@climate.noaa.gov @noaa.gov
www.thenewlede.org/2025/07/us-o...
@climate.noaa.gov @noaa.gov
www.thenewlede.org/2025/07/us-o...
A controversial Iowa water report reveals high nitrate and pesticide levels, raising cancer risks and “blue baby syndrome” concerns.
Is Big Ag to blame for Iowa’s drinking water crisis?
Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=ATU_...
Is Big Ag to blame for Iowa’s drinking water crisis?
Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=ATU_...
July 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A controversial Iowa water report reveals high nitrate and pesticide levels, raising cancer risks and “blue baby syndrome” concerns.
Is Big Ag to blame for Iowa’s drinking water crisis?
Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=ATU_...
Is Big Ag to blame for Iowa’s drinking water crisis?
Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=ATU_...
Detroit has some of the dirtiest air in the country.
Now, a wave of new data is shifting the balance. Armed with real-time sensors from a local startup, residents are protecting their kids, calling out polluters, and demanding accountability.
Read now: www.thenewlede.org/2025/07/detr...
Now, a wave of new data is shifting the balance. Armed with real-time sensors from a local startup, residents are protecting their kids, calling out polluters, and demanding accountability.
Read now: www.thenewlede.org/2025/07/detr...
July 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Detroit has some of the dirtiest air in the country.
Now, a wave of new data is shifting the balance. Armed with real-time sensors from a local startup, residents are protecting their kids, calling out polluters, and demanding accountability.
Read now: www.thenewlede.org/2025/07/detr...
Now, a wave of new data is shifting the balance. Armed with real-time sensors from a local startup, residents are protecting their kids, calling out polluters, and demanding accountability.
Read now: www.thenewlede.org/2025/07/detr...
Is Bayer about to give up on #Roundup?
Our editor-in-chief @careygillam.bsky.social breaks down the billion-dollar courtroom battles—and what they reveal about the future of one of the world’s most controversial weedkillers. ⬇️
www.thenewlede.org/2025/06/is-b...
Our editor-in-chief @careygillam.bsky.social breaks down the billion-dollar courtroom battles—and what they reveal about the future of one of the world’s most controversial weedkillers. ⬇️
www.thenewlede.org/2025/06/is-b...
June 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Is Bayer about to give up on #Roundup?
Our editor-in-chief @careygillam.bsky.social breaks down the billion-dollar courtroom battles—and what they reveal about the future of one of the world’s most controversial weedkillers. ⬇️
www.thenewlede.org/2025/06/is-b...
Our editor-in-chief @careygillam.bsky.social breaks down the billion-dollar courtroom battles—and what they reveal about the future of one of the world’s most controversial weedkillers. ⬇️
www.thenewlede.org/2025/06/is-b...
“Every person I talk to knows somebody that has [recently] had a cancer diagnosis,” said Kerri Johannsen of the Iowa Environmental Council.
A new research project aims to investigate causes for what some call an Iowa cancer “crisis.”
@drakeuniversity.bsky.social
www.thenewlede.org/2025/06/seek...
A new research project aims to investigate causes for what some call an Iowa cancer “crisis.”
@drakeuniversity.bsky.social
www.thenewlede.org/2025/06/seek...
June 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
“Every person I talk to knows somebody that has [recently] had a cancer diagnosis,” said Kerri Johannsen of the Iowa Environmental Council.
A new research project aims to investigate causes for what some call an Iowa cancer “crisis.”
@drakeuniversity.bsky.social
www.thenewlede.org/2025/06/seek...
A new research project aims to investigate causes for what some call an Iowa cancer “crisis.”
@drakeuniversity.bsky.social
www.thenewlede.org/2025/06/seek...
The EPA says cleanup of St. Louis, Michigan, may take 15 more years — if it’s funded. Trump’s proposed cuts could change that. ⤵️
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June 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The EPA says cleanup of St. Louis, Michigan, may take 15 more years — if it’s funded. Trump’s proposed cuts could change that. ⤵️
www.thenewlede.org/2025/06/mich...
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As the Trump administration pushes for the largest cuts in EPA
history, a toxic Superfund site in Michigan faces mounting challenges.
Read the full story: www.thenewlede.org/2025/06/mich...
history, a toxic Superfund site in Michigan faces mounting challenges.
Read the full story: www.thenewlede.org/2025/06/mich...
June 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
As the Trump administration pushes for the largest cuts in EPA
history, a toxic Superfund site in Michigan faces mounting challenges.
Read the full story: www.thenewlede.org/2025/06/mich...
history, a toxic Superfund site in Michigan faces mounting challenges.
Read the full story: www.thenewlede.org/2025/06/mich...